Commas
Italics/quotes
Apostrophes
Hyphens/Dashes
Semicolons/Colons
100

The Continental Congress actually decided to declare independence on July 2 1776. 

The Continental Congress actually decided to declare independence on July 2, 1776. 

100

A Wrinkle in Time was read in 7th grade. 

A Wrinkle in Time was read in 7th grade. 

100

Many hummingbirds wings are iridescent. 

Many hummingbirds' wings are iridescent. 

100

The illness was a long term issue. 

The illness was a long-term issue. 

100

We didn't want Qdoba we wanted Chipotle. 

We didn't want Qdoba; we wanted Chipotle. 

200

We can get another cat or we could get a dog. 

We can get another cat, or we could get a dog. 

200

I'm glad no one spoiled Avengers: Endgame before I got to see it. 

I'm glad no one spoiled Avengers: Endgame before I got to see it. 
200

Witches hats are usually pointed. 

Witches' hats are usually pointed. 

200

At dinner, he did the unexpected proposed. 

At dinner, he did the unexpected -- proposed.

200

I absolutely could not believe who would be coming to Omaha Mayday Parade. 

I absolutely could not believe who would be coming to Omaha: Mayday Parade. 

300
The candy bar which was hidden was stolen!

The candy bar, which was hidden, was stolen!

300

Truth Hurts by Lizzo is a popular song right now. 

"Truth Hurts" by Lizzo is a popular song right now. 

300

Jennys mom made cupcakes. 

Jenny's mom made cupcakes. 

300

The cashier was a part time worker. 

The cashier was a part-time worker. 

300
George had to go to soccer practice last night therefore, he did not turn in his assignment. 

George had to go to soccer practice last night; therefore, he did not turn in his assignment. 

400

If Jessie wants to see Mayday Parade she'll need to buy tickets. 

If Jessie wants to see Mayday Parade, she'll need to buy tickets. 

400

Selachimorpha is the scientific name for a shark. 

Selachimorpha is the scientific name for a shark. 

400

A dogs tennis ball was left in the yard. 

A dog's tennis ball was left in the yard. 

400

Taylor brought Tim his favorite drink Diet Pepsi. 

Taylor brought Tim his favorite drink -- Diet Pepsi. 

400

Target sells all sorts of furniture tables, chairs, bookshelves, and rugs. 

Target sells all sorts of furniture: tables, chairs, bookshelves, and rugs. 

500
The beautiful colorful caterpillar scurried down the road. 

The beautiful, colorful caterpillar scurried down the road. 

500

The book, Marley & Me, tells a sad story. 

The book, Marley & Me, tells a sad story. 

500

All of the dogs kennels needed to be cleaned. 

All of the dogs' kennels needed to be cleaned. 

500

Mr. Smith the coolest teacher around had a substitute last Friday. 

Mr. Smith -- the coolest teacher around -- had a substitute last Friday. 

500

The class took their test on Monday it was easy. 

The class took their test on Monday; it was easy.